Ancestral Knowledge
Ancestral Knowledge Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Ancestral Knowledge is $7.58 (WTH #32). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.58, down 1.8% over 7 days, down 0.8% over 30 days, down 3.4% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.08 (2026).
Ancestral Knowledge Printings & Prices
Ancestral Knowledge has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil finishes.
Sell Ancestral Knowledge: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $3.50 cash for WTH #32; the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 50% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| starcitygames | WTH #32 | Nonfoil | $4.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | WTH #32 | Nonfoil | $3.50 | $6.99 | 50% |
Ancestral Knowledge Rules Text & Legality
Cumulative upkeep {1} (At the beginning of your upkeep, put an age counter on this permanent, then sacrifice it unless you pay its upkeep cost for each age counter on it.)
When this enchantment enters, look at the top ten cards of your library, then exile any number of them and put the rest back on top of your library in any order.
When this enchantment leaves the battlefield, shuffle your library.
Ancestral Knowledge is legal in Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Ancestral Knowledge has been reprinted 1 time.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTH #32 | 1997-06-09 | Rare | Standard |
WTH #32 Ancestral Knowledge in Commander
Ancestral Knowledge is the #18,125 most-played card on EDHREC, down 221 places over the last 30 days.
Ancestral Knowledge FAQ
How much is Ancestral Knowledge worth?
Ancestral Knowledge is worth about $7.58 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026.
Is Ancestral Knowledge legal in Commander?
Yes — Ancestral Knowledge is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Legacy.
Has Ancestral Knowledge been reprinted?
Yes — Ancestral Knowledge has been reprinted 1 time, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Ancestral Knowledge expensive?
Ancestral Knowledge holds a $7.58 price because it is on the Reserved List, so it can never be reprinted.